Τα καλύτερα Energy Central Power Perspectives™ podcast (2024)

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171. "Building Habits for a Healthy Safety Culture" with Claire Harris, Clean Energy Connections 26:30

7d ago26:30

26:30

Nuclear energy is definitely having a resurgent moment across the power sector and the world, as more and more regions are tapping into the carbon-free source of electricity to meet reliability requirements paired with emissions reduction goals. But one of the questions that often follows the discussion of nuclear energy is safety. In the latest ep…

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170. "Navigating the Complexities of Integrated Planning" with Steve Martz, Xcel Energy 41:30

21d ago41:30

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In an ever-evolving energy landscape, strategic planning becomes paramount for utilities aiming to navigate the complexities of modernizing the grid while meeting environmental goals. In this episode of Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we delve into the world of integrated resource planning (IRP) with Steve Martz, Vice President of Integr…

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169. "Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 2" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 28:33

26d ago28:33

28:33

Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 2, so if you missed part 1 we invite you to check that out first at this link: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chanThe importance of cybersecurity for the po…

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168. “Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 1" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 26:22

29d ago26:22

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Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 1, with part 2 published later this same week which can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chan-1The importance of cybersecurity for the power gr…

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167. "From CRM to Energy Relationship Management" with Kelly James, Salesforce 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Technology is revolutionizing the utility sector in more ways than meets the eye. While the first place for new technology that people look to is the physical grid or the sources of generation, in this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast we dive into the role of technology in fostering transparency, efficiency, and trust within…

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166. 'Insights from a Decade of Public Service' with NYS Commissioner Diane Burman, Paul DeCotis 39:40

1M ago39:40

39:40

The world of the power regulator plays such an essential role in the everyday operation of the utility industry, but the true inner workings can sometimes remain less visible to those across the sector. But as the regulatory bodies get run by dedicated public servants, they keep the industry's and the public's best interest in mind and understandin…

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165. 'Innovative Strategies for Efficiency Goals' with Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

Energy efficiency programs have evolved to expand well past simple conservation measures and more efficient equipment, and instead they require customization, innovative thinking, and new strategies to help ensure supply and demand across the grid can stay aligned. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Paula Glover, Pres…

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164. 'Duke Energy's Strategy to Harness the IIJA Opportunity' with Cynthia Klein, Duke Energy 24:30

2M ago24:30

24:30

Since being passed into law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, affectionately dubbed "Biden Bucks," has held an ever-present hold on the U.S. energy landscape. From speeding up deployment of U.S. renewables to incentivizing domestic manufacturing of clean tech, to the investment into innovative R&D opportunities, the legislation has been …

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163. 'Zero Carbon by 2030 - Leaving No Customer Behind' with Erik Krause, SMUD 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Much of the impassioned and focused dialog in the utility space centers around new and expanding technologies, but diving into the human side of the power industry is just as, if not more, critical. To help us do so, the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast was joined by Erik Krause, Director of Customer Experience Delivery at SMUD, to focus o…

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162. 'Grit for the Grid and Prioritizing Reliability' with Suzanne Ogle, Southern Gas Association 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Grid reliability has always been top of mind for stakeholders across the grid, but the challenge of maintaining that reliable status has become even harder in recent years with massively growing demand and and evolving power sector landscape. Having recently published a white paper called "Grit for the Grid," President & CEO of the Southern Gas Ass…

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161. 'Revving Up on Fleet Electrification' with Megan Truman, Burns & McDonnell 16:20

3M ago16:20

16:20

Much of the broad conversation on electrifying transportation tends to focus on individuals making the decision to purchase an EV, but the real scale for widespread electrification takes place on the fleet level. Both in terms of the challenges presented to the grid by electric transportation and the true opportunity for tools like V2G and demand f…

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160. 'Decarbonizing Across Borders for the Climate Future' with Diego Ibarra, ENGIE Impact Americas 25:29

3M ago25:29

25:29

Climate change is one of the true global challenges of our lifetime, where localized efforts can only have so much impact without being globally connected in scale and adoption. That inherent global nature means that the energy industry's best efforts to decarbonize must not be insular but cast a wide net of global partners, strategies, and solutio…

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159. 'Charging Ahead with New York's EV Revolution' with Britt Reichborn-Kjennerud, Con Edison 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

The EV revolution is upon us, and it no doubt requires buy-in from all across the landscape of stakeholders from auto manufacturers to drivers to EV charging companies and, critically, the utilities that will be newly providing the energy to fuel tomorrow's transportation sector. In particularly dense urban areas like New York City, the challenges …

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158. 'Nuclear Uprating, H2 Cogeneration' with INL's Svetlana Lawrence, Frederick Joseck, Levi Larsen 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impacts continue to unfold, the impact in various aspects of the energy sector become even more apparent and tangible. One key aspect as been in the emerging world of nuclear power uprating with hydrogen cogeneration. The teams at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory has been leading…

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157. 'Charting the Path to Utility Digitalization & Field Operations' with Danny Petrecca, Locusview 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

With Distributech 2024 on the horizon, the conversation in this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast is a timely one, exploring the pressing challenges facing electric utilities and the imperative for digitalization in field operations. Specifically, Locusview's Vice President of Business Development, Danny Petrecca, joins the s…

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156. 'FERC, Transmission Tech, & Wiring Change for the Future' with Rob Gramlich, Grid Strategies 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

The suite of challenges the grid operators of today and associated regulators are facing is unprecedented in both scale and urgency, but planning for the future is the DNA for these modern professionals. As power demands grow and FERC continues its rise from an obscure federal government body to a spotlighted decisionmaker, the landscape of governm…

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155. 'MachH2 & the Future of Hydrogen' with Todd Allen & Greg Keoleian, Co-Directors of MI Hydrogen 33:29

4M ago33:29

33:29

Recently, the fervor behind hydrogen energy in the United States reached fever pitch with the announcement of the hydrogen hubs that had been selected for federal support, meaning the future for this emerging energy source is brighter than ever. To truly understand the current hurdles but also the unmatched future potential of U.S. hydrogen, the En…

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154. 'Imagining the Next Generation Energy Grid' with Tony Sleva, Prescient Transmission Systems 28:37

4M ago28:37

28:37

As the imperative for modernizing the energy grid becomes more urgent, the evolving landscape requires utility leaders to innovate and adopt best practices for a resilient and sustainable electric future. But the right actions to take in this regard are not always agreed upon across the industry, with the need to balance costs, reliability, sustain…

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153. 'The Evolving Utility Landscape with ESCOs as the Catalysts for Change' with Tim Unruh, NAESCO 34:25

5M ago34:25

34:25

A key part to the modern utility landscape includes Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and their transformative impact on the power industry landscape. As a part of this evolving corner of utilities, the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is driving change within the industry, supporting ESCOs in optimizing energy efficiency, a…

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152. 'Ukrainian Power Resilience Through the Eyes of a Utility Leader' with Steve Walsh, Traxys 30:09

5M ago30:09

30:09

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, eyes of the world have been on the resilience of the Ukrainian people in numerous ways. Among those key areas of resilience has come physically with regards to the grid. Reliability and consistency of power delivery is essential for continuing daily life as well as for military operations, so …

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151. 'Decoding the Future with Energy Industry Forecasts' with Jeremy Bentham, World Energy Council 39:18

5M ago39:18

39:18

Forecasting the future of the energy sector, between supply, demand, and technological developments, is a cornerstone of the utility landscape, as such forward-looking exercises seek to inform investments, policies, and more. However, without a crystal ball to pull from, any such forecasts are subject to uncertainty and risks. In this compelling ep…

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150. 'Looking Back on 2023: The Best Moments from the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast' 21:26

6M ago21:26

21:26

To celebrate the end of another year on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this special edition recognizes four years of insightful conversations that have shaped the future of the energy sector. In addition to the podcast being led, as usual, by host Jason Price and Community Manager and podcast producer, Matt Chester, this episode wel…

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149. 'Surfing Into the Wave Energy Future' with Jan Skjoldhammer, CEO of NOVIGE 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

Everyone's familiar with the leading renewable energy technologies contributing to the grid, from solar to wind to hydropower. But additional lifting in the clean energy future will undoubtedly come from some emerging technologies as well, including the up and coming innovations in wave energy. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectiv…

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148. 'Breathing Easier with Environmental Engineering' with Tom Rolfson, POWER Engineers 29:19

6M ago29:19

29:19

When headlines feature discussions of cleaning up energy, so often the conversation centers around greenhouse gases, but the truth is that the power sector has had a much longer history as it relates to other air pollutants and the pathway to control and minimize those byproducts. The dynamic intersection of environmental engineering, air quality, …

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147. 'Driving ESG Goals for Utility Asset Investment Planning' with Damien Quentin, Copperleaf 20:06

7M ago20:06

20:06

In recent years, ESG principles have shifted drastically from a nebulous concept that only some Boards of Directors were considering, to a headline-grabbing story being pushed by customers, investors, and even regulators. ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance goals ensure a company fully accounts for the impact of its actions when making de…

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146. 'Rational Decarbonization & The Gas Sector’s Role In NJ' with Michael Renna, CEO Of SJI 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

In an age pressing for cleaner energy, the pivotal role of gas utilities and the innovative strategies being adopted to adapt and thrive remain a central area of focus. While the gas sector can be a lightning rod for its use of fossil fuels, leaders recognize the role gas can play in stabilizing the energy future amid decarbonization of power and a…

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145. 'Advocacy, Energy, & Ensuring Resource Adequacy' with Todd Snitchler, CEO of the EPSA 32:14

7M ago32:14

32:14

The landscape of the U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets can be intricate, especially as rising consumer demand makes meeting resource adequacy, clean energy, and affordability goals even more challenging. Keeping focus on these goals requires constant attention and leadership, and the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) is one of t…

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144. 'Advancing Michigan's Energy Vision' with Laura Sherman, President of Michigan EIBC 28:02

7M ago28:02

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In the state of Michigan, the concurrent goals of clean energy, the electrification of cars, and advancing the grid have taken center stage, with innovation being the common theme throughout. To guide that critical conversation, a unique and critical central authority has been the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC). This influential…

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143. 'Sunlit Solutions to Solar Access' with Georgia Power and Clean Power Research 21:39

8M ago21:39

21:39

Solar power has the ability to transform not only the grid but the individual energy experiences of homes across the country. And while the cost for solar panels has dropped dramatically in recent years and their pervasiveness has increased, the upfront costs required and the potential knowledge gap in how to choose and install solar have still kep…

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142. 'From Tension to Transition' with Cristin Lyons, Energy Practice Leader at ScottMadden 26:06

8M ago26:06

26:06

The utility industry is undoubtedly at a crossroads, taking on more challenges than ever before in its history while the importance of getting it right is more critical than ever. We all know the delicate balance required between reliability, affordability, and sustainability as today's key energy goals, but nailing down exactly how to balance them…

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141. 'Going Nuclear for National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day' with Richard Boardman, INL 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

Today on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we take a front-row seat to the rapidly evolving world of hydrogen technology and its promising partnership with nuclear energy. In celebration of the upcoming National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day on October 8, this episode dives into the advancements in hydrogen tech and specifically what leader…

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140. 'Guiding Resilient Grid Planning' With Gene Rodrigues, DOE Office Of Electricity 30:58

8M ago30:58

30:58

As utility leaders and professionals grapple with the ever-present challenges of grid reliability and resilience, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plays a critical role to oversee and support stakeholders across the power sector. Bridging the federal energy policy space with on-the-ground utility insights is key to meeting these goals, and this …

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139: 'Guiding Future Utilities' with Todd Allen, University of Michigan, & Steven Aumeier, INL 43:51

9M ago43:51

43:51

Bringing the energy industry into the future cannot be done in a siloed approach, but rather requires a complex, systematic coordination with stakeholders across the sector. And doing so also requires a more forward-looking lens than ever before, rather than tackling problems simply as they arise. As such, in this illuminating episode of the Energy…

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138: JEA's Blueprint: Community Trust, Clean Energy, and the Road to 2030 with Jay Stowe, CEO of JEA 19:05

9M ago19:05

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Utilities are inherently organizations that require strong, stable, and forward-looking leadership. To balance the myriad of goals, the plethora of stakeholders, and the rapidly evolving landscape in which they operate, the CEOs in our power sector may not have the most enviable job, but they are undoubtedly critical. This importance holds especial…

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137: 'Turning Innovative Ideas Into Practical Utility Solutions' With Aron Patrick, PPL Corporation 21:59

9M ago21:59

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This episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast ventures deep into the dynamic world of utility innovation, seeking to understand the priority that utilities place on R&D into the new opportunities. The grid of the future is being talked about more than ever, but the challenges of the present day are becoming increasingly prevalent. B…

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136: 'Municipal Power’s Role in Today’s Energy Transition ' with Branndon Kelley, CSO of AMP 34:11

9M ago34:11

34:11

The world of energy is vast, and the landscape of U.S. utilities is a veritable alphabet suit of jurisdictions, RTOs, and stakeholders. While often the larger investor-owned giants grab the headlines, the truth is that millions of Americans and businesses depend on the direct action of the smaller municipal entities. These municipal power providers…

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135: 'Modernized Utility Asset Management' with 1898 & Co.'s Paul Von Hertsenberg and Arlin Mire 26:53

10M ago26:53

26:53

Asset management is becoming an increasingly critical and complex area of focus for the modern utility landscape. From smarter sensors, meters, and equipment all across the grid to the heightened need to ensure safety and reliability by tracking health and status of all grid-tied equipment, utilities both large and small must always be looking for …

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134: 'From Saving Pucks to Saving Power' with Mike Richter, President of Brightcore 43:04

10M ago43:04

43:04

The work being done to advance the clean energy transition is being pursued by a diverse array of leaders, some of whom have been in the sector their entire lives and others who found it amid their career journey. These varying perspectives help bring new vantage points and angles when it comes to tackling the future of energy, but the career traje…

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'Unlocking the Power of GIS' with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan (Special Series Presented by ESRI) 14:45

10M ago14:45

14:45

Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, renowned bloggers on Energy Central, have amassed an impressive total of half a million views on the platform. With nearly a century of combined experience in the energy industry, including almost half of that time spent working at power companies, their expertise is undeniable. In this engaging podcast series, each episod…

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'The Role of GIS Data & Digital Twins' with Pat Hohl, Bill Meehan (Special Series Presented by ESRI) 16:07

10M ago16:07

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In the final episode of the ESRI-presented podcast series about capturing GIS information more effectively, the esteemed Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan move past the typical association of GIS with maps and move into what they believe serves a larger purpose in the realm of discovery and understanding complex data, especially within the utility sector. P…

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'Harnessing GIS for Utility Insight' with Pat Hohl,Bill Meehan (Special Series Presented by ESRI) 13:58

10M ago13:58

13:58

In the GIS for the utility industry and as authors on Energy Central, few have quite the pedigree of Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan as experts in their field. While the series opener offered an intriguing view into how GIS can revolutionize collaboration and communication in utility management, this second episode finds Pat and Bill moving past the conve…

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130: 'Grid Reliability in the Hot Seat with FERC's Summer Energy Report' with Bentley's Brad Johnson 26:40

11M ago26:40

26:40

With the publication of FERC's 2023 Summer Energy Market and Electric Reliability Assessment, grid reliability is being studied at an unprecedented level. And given the strain that current summer conditions have already demonstrated, this topic is one that utility officials everywhere are tuning into. The FERC reports highlight both positive and co…

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129: 'Innovating Next Generation Solar Materials' with Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena of Georgia Tech 26:57

11M ago26:57

26:57

Solar energy remains one of the fastest-growing sources of power generation across the utility sector, playing a key role in the net zero plans for power companies and private entities globally. While much of the focus for solar progress comes in how to fast-track deployment-- from government incentives to workforce development to permitting reform…

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125: 'Traversing the Utility ESG Journey' with Christine Waller, Duquesne Light Company 22:57

11M ago22:57

22:57

The concept of ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, oversight has become an increasingly common topic across economic sectors, especially utilities. The importance of ensuring that the utility integrates into its DNA the spirit of sustainability, both from an environmental perspective but also in terms of business practices, is clearer th…

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128: 'Exploring the Complexities of Utility Regulation' with Brooke Trammell, VP at Xcel Energy 23:00

12M ago23:00

23:00

The utility sector is undoubtedly among the most tightly monitored and regulated industries across the economy, and with great reason. Reliable and affordable availability of power is not something that customers can go without, and with increasingly present goals like sustainability and equity the intricacies of how regulations interact with the e…

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127: 'The Resurgence of Nuclear as a Decarbonization Pathway' with Kimberly Cook-Nelson, Entergy 16:15

12M ago16:15

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As most major utilities set their sites to net zero carbon goals in the coming decades, the myriad of tools available mean that no two power companies are taking exactly the same road map to decarbonization. But in recent years, the fervor behind nuclear energy as being a key part of that equation has been growing rapidly. From small modular reacto…

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126: 'Adopting Marketing Lessons to Implement Energy Equity' with Larry Glover 24:06

12M ago24:06

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Energy equity is a critical issue that is increasingly demanding our attention, as access to reliable and affordable energy remains unevenly distributed across the globe. Even in the United States where we expect that everyone is connected to the grid, marginalized communities still often face challenges in affording their utility bills and see adv…

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124: 'The Intersection of Biogas & Waste Management in Gator Country' with Eric Neihaus, GRU 18:59

1y ago18:59

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The pursuit of cleaner energy solutions expands beyond the typical solar and wind energy installations and stretches in finding unique opportunities for energy production that are commonly going wasted. At the municipal level, this crosses conveniently over with another key government role: municipal waste management. When explored in tandem, the o…

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123: 'Exploring the Role of Gas in Decarbonizing' with Suzanne Ogle, CEO of Southern Gas Association 22:11

1y ago22:11

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The pursuit of a decarbonized and clean energy future is quite often positioned as a battle between renewable energy technologies and fossil fuels, but the reality remains that many applications of oil and gas are not yet ready or suitable to be replaced completely with electricity. Further, those in the natural gas sector have highlighted the abil…

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122. 'Preparing Utilities for Tomorrow with Digital Smart Substations' with John Bettler of ComEd 28:26

1y ago28:26

28:26

In making sure that the grid remains reliable and flexible, an overlooked opportunities comes in the area of substations within the transmission and distribution sector. Specifically, the trend towards smarter and more digitalized solutions create opportunities that bring new security and robustness to the common substation. To highlight the latest…

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